HAMLEYS LAUNCHES FIRST EVER PUPPET PARTY BUS – THE HOTTEST FAMILY TICKET THIS SUMMER

All Aboard Hamleys Puppet Party Bus for live family entertainment, games, song, dance and complimentary puppets for ever

Hamleys, the finest toy shop in the world today unveiled Hamleys Puppet Party Bus – a unique and unforgettable family summer experience combining a 90 minute open top tour of London’s iconic landmarks with live entertainment, puppetry, audience participation and a complimentary puppet for every guest onboard – even the adults get one; fun for everyone!

In a partnership between Hamleys and The Puppet Company, the UK’s leading puppet manufacturers and performance specialists the first-come, first served tour scheduled to run across six days in August will include live puppet performances, interactive puppet dance workshops, meet-and-greet moments with puppet characters, family-friendly games, song and surprises as you savour the excitement of exploring London with some unforgettable moments

“We’re incredibly proud to launch the first ever brand activation on the Hamleys Sightseeing Bus, marking another exciting milestone in how we’re bringing the Hamleys experience to life beyond our stores. Partnering with The Puppet Company is the perfect way to begin this journey and with them pulling the strings on the fun on the bus, it’s fair to say we’re in safe hands. Said Keane Herman, Head of UK Retail at Hamleys  “This is a partnership celebrating two iconic brands that share a passion for family fun. This is so much more than a sightseeing tour, it’s a theatrical adventure that fills the streets of London with storytelling and unforgettable moments”

The Hamleys Puppet Party Bus takes you on a 90-minute adventure – touring three times a day across the weekends of 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th and 15th & 16th August. Guests are immersed in the spirit of the city, taking in some of London’s most iconic landmarks before concluding at the world famous Hamleys Regent Street store. Guests can experience more of the magic in-store afterwards, including the special weekend free puppet shows in the iconic Hamleys puppet theatre; The Puppet Company Presents theatre shows featuring some of the most-loved puppets – in-store every Saturday and Sunday 4.30pm 

Sue Lockey, Owner & Co-Founder of The Puppet Company, said: “Hamleys has been creating magical memories for families for more than 266 years, and The Puppet Company shares that same belief in the power of imagination, storytelling and play, making this partnership a natural fit from the very beginning. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing our puppets to life in such a theatrical and memorable way against one of the world’s most iconic city backdrops. It’s a partnership that perfectly captures the imagination, creativity and sense of fun that both Hamleys and The Puppet Company are known for, and we’re proud to be celebrating this collaboration together.” 

Tours depart from Stop 40b, Embankment Station, London WC2N 6PB, with tickets available from £25. Full cancellation is available up to 24 hours before departure. For more details and to book, visit www.hamleys.com/puppetbus